Why take a PGx test?
- Avoid serious adverse drug reactions.
- Determine the precise dosage your body requires.
- Save time and effort by avoiding ineffective medications.
- Understand your liver's capacity to process different drugs.
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Screening | Lahalak Platform
Advanced genetic analysis determining how your body reacts to medications, ensuring the most effective treatment and avoiding harmful side effects based on your genes.
Scientific name: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Screening
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) screening is a breakthrough in preventive medicine that analyzes CYP450 enzyme variants responsible for drug metabolism in the liver. This test helps physicians identify the most effective medications for each patient based on their unique genetic makeup, reducing the trial-and-error approach and protecting patients from dang...
Service type
Genetic Testing (Blood/Swab)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Blood draw or buccal swab collection
- Comprehensive CYP450 enzyme analysis
- Detailed medical report explaining metabolic rates
Medical Service Information
Medical Specialties Benefiting from PGx
- Cardiology: For optimizing blood thinners and blood pressure meds.
- Psychiatry: For selecting the best antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds.
- Pain Management: To identify effective and safe analgesics.
- Oncology: To reduce toxicity in chemotherapy treatments.
Understanding Your Results
- Ultrarapid Metabolizer: May need higher doses or alternative meds.
- Normal Metabolizer: Responds well to standard dosages.
- Poor Metabolizer: At high risk for toxicity; requires lower doses.
Conditions & Notices
- The test is not affected by current medications
- It is recommended to provide a list of current medications for result correlation
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